Accounts Payable Clerk Requirements, Skills & Qualifications

The following common skills and qualifications are required of an Accounts Payable Clerk:

B.Sc degree in Finance, Accounting or Business Administration
Proven working experience as accounts payable clerk (or accounts receivable clerk)
Solid understanding of basic bookkeeping and accounting payable principles
Proficiency in English and in MS Office
Customer service orientation and negotiation skills
High degree of accuracy and attention to detail
Proven ability to calculate, post and manage accounting figures and financial records
Data entry skills along with a knack for numbers
Hands-on experience with spreadsheets and proprietary software

Note that this is not an exhaustive list of Accounts Payable Clerk skill, qualifications and experience. Job requirements for specific Accounts Payable Clerk roles may vary, depending on the industry and type of employer.

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